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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,902.08, 237,228.96 and 96,456.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,902.08, 237,228.96 and 96,456.16 is: 133,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,902.08 : 237,228.96 = 96,456.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,902.08/237,228.96 = 96,456.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,902.08x = 237,228.96 × 96,456.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,902.08x = 22,882,194,522.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,882,194,522.39/171,902.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,111.80

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